The electronics industry relies heavily on the semiconductor properties of silicon metal. Silicon wafers are made from high-purity silicon metal and are the basis for making microchips and integrated circuits used in computers, smartphones and other electronic devices. Superior electrical conductivity and the ability to control electrical current make silicon metal an ideal material for producing transistors, diodes and other electronic components.

Silicon metal is also an important ingredient in the manufacture of silicones used in medical devices, electrical insulation and automotive parts. In addition, metallic silicon is used to produce silicon-based polymers, resins and rubbers that have applications in construction, aerospace and consumer goods, further expanding its versatility and impact.